The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-02
: wELCoaED BY TINE GOVERNOR.
The Presidents Response to Governor Gray
Address the State House.

The Presidents Response to Governor Gray's
Address tho State House.
With the customary American desire to get
good place. the spectators began assembling
about the Capitol long before the hour for the
presidential party's coming. but until the arrival
OF the head of the procession they kept pretty
we'll in line along the borders of Washington
street aud the southern approach to the build
ing TIE latter was patroed and kept clear
fy squads of the Ross Guards and English
Guards, colored companies of the city. The
crowd, however, succeeded in blocking the en-
trance at the sidewalk, and put the militia and
police trouble in clearing it again. AT
1l:25 the first horsemen appeared at Ten
nessee street, and slowly moved to the center of
the square. when they opened ranks. and
took position to keep back the crowd. AS they
did SO the militia formed lines along tina ap-
proach, with presented arms, and the When
band marched up and took position opposite the
reception stand. Following these came tho
police and Light Infantry who formed in pla-
toous both sipes. The hollow square of the
Hendricks Club came next AS 1t stopped the
crowds from the street came rushing pell-mell
across the grounds and began packing in front of
the stand. Another portion pressed to the place
of alighting and gave the police another struggle
to keep az open passage. The Presidents imme-
1iate party stopped a few minutes after passing
I'D the steps from Washington street. to await
the arrival of the following carriages. Mean
while the cannons spoke their welcome and the
crowd cheered Justify. In the same interim the
ladies of the reception committee made their way
to the stand from the reception room within.
The band struck mp Hail to the Chief" the
cheering redoubled, and the party moved slowly
up the approach. Mayor Denny and the Presi-
dent first Mrs. Cleveland followed, on
the arm of Senator Mcdonald. interpreting her
shat with him with smiles and pleasant mods to
the spectators. Senators Voorhees, and Turpie.
Senator Harrison and Colonel Lamont, Governor
Porter and Hon. VIM. II. English, together
with the gentlemen of the reception committee,
followed. When the President reached the
stand, Mayor Denny presented him to Governor
Gray, who escorted him to his place. Mrs.
Cleveland was met by Mrs. Mcdonald, who pre-
sented her to the other ladies of the committee.
She stood talking with them while the President
and Governor Gray chatted together for several
minutes. there being necessarily delay until
the Jefferson Club. Duckworth Club. the letter
carriers and other organizations could reach
their assigned places
AS soon the uniformed bodies were in posi-
ton on the approach. Governor Gray and the
President arose. aud the Governor made his ad-
dress Of welcome IN these words
President Cieveand-Iu behalf OF the people
OF Indiana greet you, bidding you welcome TO
the State and its capital Be assured that the
exhibition Of popular interest evidenced by this
large assemblags OF our citizens is a manifesto
ton OF respect for you not less than for the
magistrate The people of Indiana meet you
here to-day to testify by their presence their
reverence and respect for the authority estab-
lished by their SURFACES under the Constitution
and laws OF their country. If there are any
here who differ with yon rs to the wisdom OF
any OF your official acts feel that can safely
say that while SO differing, they accord to You
honesty OF purpose aud sincere desire TO con-
serve the public good, and believe that You
have endevored to discharge the duties OF
your nigh position as you saw. and conscien-
toneiy understood them
Your visit to this Common wealth occurs at
time WHEN all our interest and industries have
fairly felt the impetus of advancement and
prosperity impaired to them by an adminlstra-
hon OF national affaire. prudent, pure, peace
sore, ioyai to the Constitution and genius OF the
Nepnohc You stand In our midst the CHOSEN
magistrate OF sixty millions OF freemen, inc
representative of constitutional liberty, and OF
ne grand and indestructibie Union OF the
tss. eaeh distinct a. the wave--one as ,ne
sor the upnoldng Of which lnciana mas
er choicesr blood and treasure
ess,y. so frequeutly. Ore she serritor'a'
Indiana crossed by the numerous lir IS
between the East and West that H.